Displaced from the Karen state in Myanmar, Paw Paw and her family fled to a Thai refugee camp,… Read more
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World Refugee Day Special: Noella’s Story
June 19, 2021
From Congo to Canada, Noella Kayitesi, a single mom to a five-year-old boy, is overcoming language barriers to… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Savan’s Story
June 18, 2021
Coming to Canada as a privately sponsored refugee, Iraqi-born youth Savan Kajo’s journey has just begun. By Taylor… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Meron’s story
June 18, 2021
DIVERSEcity RISE Program client Meron shares her decade-long journey to Canada and the obstacles she had to overcome… Read more
World Refugee Day Special: Thu Meh’s story
June 17, 2021
A DIVERSEcity RISE Program client, Thu Meh shares her story and struggles she faced with language, facing a… Read more
Supporting Pride Month in a pandemic shows it’s not just an event; it’s a time for healing
June 10, 2021
Raise your flag for Pride Month, says Kristi Pinderi of DIVERSEcity June is Pride Month, and Kristi Pinderi,… Read more
Food, fun and friendship was happening this week at DIVERSEcity during our FoodFit program! ![]()
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Seniors looking to eat healthier, move more and make new friends can come together, with support from our Community Kitchen Coordinator Leo Ramirez and our longstanding volunteers, Peter and Kusum!![]()
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Learn more: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/community-connections/food-security-programs/ ![]()
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Community Food Centres Canada
Are you looking for a way to get more involved and connected in the community? Try volunteering!![]()
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Join this DIVERSEcity online workshop for a presentation on the importance of volunteering and how it can help your Canadian journey! ![]()
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This workshop takes place online via Zoom on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 10 am – 12 pm. ![]()
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To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #volunteer #volunteering #canada #workshop
Our incredible Gender-based Violence Services team together at the recent NEVR conference at @kwantlenu representing our Stopping the Violence Counselling and Outreach, Peace. Sexual Assault Response and Stories of Strength programs. Thank you to @nevrcampaign for the empowering gathering!![]()
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NEVR #gbv #ForPeopleForCommunities
Come to our vaccine clinic at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus to get your routine vaccines! Our vaccine clinic is tailored with cultural considerations in mind. ![]()
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Round-trip rides from your home to the clinic can be arranged. ![]()
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Join us on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 am – 1 pm. Open to refugees and immigrants of all ages. ![]()
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To register, please call 604-306-8414, email felmasry@dcrs.ca, or visit forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qJvdGGXJREWdYnexuUrni6qeF0EWEO1Phhgs3ObpuStUNFZIVTZQM.... ![]()
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#SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #vaccine #vaccinations #clinic
Are you a newcomer looking for help in your settlement journey? #AI can help! ![]()
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This workshop will help you learn:![]()
➡️ How to use AI to support your newcomer journey, from accessing online settlement services to supporting your job search and more!![]()
➡️ How to use various AI application tools using real-world examples![]()
➡️ About the benefits and risks of using AI ![]()
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Join us in-person on May 27, 2025, 1:30–3 pm, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. Or join us online on May 28, 2025, 5–6:30 pm!![]()
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To register, please call 604-306-6726, email hgill@dcrs.ca, or visit: forms.office.com/r/DVTZJhHb7F![]()
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#surreybc #ForPeopleForCommunities #workshop #FREE #newcomer